Morgantown, Kentucky

Morgantown: county seat in Kentucky

About

Morgantown is a city located in the county of Butler in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,394 and a population density of 276 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,373 inhabitants.

The city was created 213 years ago in 1812.

Morgantown locator map
Location of Morgantown on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Morgantown

Population 2,373 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kentucky (United States)
County Butler County
Different from Morganfield
Postal code 42261
Phone Area Codes 270
Area 8.69 km2
Latitude & Longitude 37.2256,-86.6836
Altitude 564 feet / 172 meters
Capital city Morgantown is capital of Butler County
Establishment January 01, 1813 (213 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 20:23:32 (17th April 2026)
Density 273 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -0.88% (2010-2020)
Weather 85℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Butler County Courthouse Kentucky image
Butler County Courthouse Kentucky image

Geography

Morgantown is located at 37°13'32"N 86°41'1"W (37.2256000, -86.6836000).

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Weather

85°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 6 mph S Friday

A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind...

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Official website of Morgantown

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Morgantown decreased by 0.88% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,394 - census
2011 2,442 1.97% estimation process
2012 2,441 -0.04% estimation process
2013 2,431 -0.41% estimation process
2014 2,433 0.08% estimation process
2015 2,427 -0.25% estimation process
2016 2,414 -0.54% estimation process
2017 2,422 0.33% estimation process
2018 2,411 -0.46% estimation process
2019 2,431 0.82% estimation process
2020 2,373 -2.44% estimation process
Morgantown zip code is 42261. County name: Butler, County fips: 21031
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People born in Morgantown (6)

People born in Morgantown, including politician Everette B. Howard, politician John W. Harreld, United States federal judge Clifton Rhodes Bratcher, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Morgantown, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
156338 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green (KY) 42101-3601

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Morgantown, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MDV Madisonville, KY 4765 Hanson Road BUS
CRK Clarksville, TN 11 Jefferson Street \r\n BUS
EVN Evansville, IN 119 Northwest 6th Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Morgantown.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Morgantown Post Office Morgantown (KY) 42261

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Morgantown, West Virginia city in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States with a population of 30,847 people.
  • Morgantown, Indiana human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 992 people.

Other cities in Butler County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butler County , KY.

City Name Population Title
Rochester 149 City in Butler County, Kentucky, United States
Woodbury 88 City in Kentucky

Distance to Other Cities

Morgantown distances to largest Kentucky cities